Tag Archives: words

Dog Nap

Posted on November 16, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I thought I would share this oldie but goodie as today’s Words for the Week. An older, tired-looking dog wandered into a woman’s yard. She could tell from his collar and well-fed belly he had a home and was well … Continue reading →

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When Words Get in the Way

Posted on May 26, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

I had planned to post a review today. I can’t. After plugging through the book, there just wasn’t much positive I could say. I realize how important reviews are, and I didn’t want to saddle the book with a low … Continue reading →

Posted in Readin', Ritin' & Rithmetic | Tagged DPchallenge, life, love, observations, relationships, Review, stories, words, Writing | 2 Comments

The Power of Your Thoughts

Posted on March 30, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Words for the Week … Watch your thoughts; they lead to attitudes. Watch your attitudes; they lead to words. Watch your words; they lead to actions. Watch your actions; they lead to habits. Watch your habits; they form your character. … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Back

Posted on August 30, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I’m back for another Five Minute Friday exercise. Oh, look, the prompt is BACK. What a coincidence. Seriously, though, here I am on the front end of the assignment (writing) and looking forward to linking with my Five Minute Friday … Continue reading →

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Words Matter

Posted on August 8, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

I don’t usually comment on national issues. It’s not that I don’t have opinions, it’s because they are just that … opinions, based on information I’ve gathered. As we used to say, GIGO — garbage in, garbage out– and I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in life & love | Tagged attitude, conversation, DPchallenge, family, Friends, life, love, partisanship, Politics, relationships, social media, tragedy, words | 5 Comments

Aug. 1

Posted on August 1, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Holy Moly! Aug. 1 already? Where has the year gone? Last time I blinked it was February. I reflected on the rapidly racing days this morning as I changed all three slugs on my perpetual calendar. In just 20 days, … Continue reading →

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Words

Posted on February 10, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Today’s reflection comes from Hamilton Throckmorton, senior pastor at Federated Church (United Church of Christ), Chagrin Falls, OH. It was in The Spire, the church’s newsletter. He can be reached at fedchurch@fedchurch.org. Thanks Hamilton. Several weeks ago, I attended a … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday sermonette, Uncategorized | Tagged assumptions, communication, conversation, death, DPchallenge, Faith, family, Friends, Jesus, life, love, observations, relationships, visitor, words | 1 Comment

Power of Words

Posted on January 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

It’s time to share this week’s Words for the Week. This come from Chris Snook from his original book Wealth Matters, co-written with Chet Snook. I picked these words to share because, I feel, we are in the middle of a no-holds-barred war … Continue reading →

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Words for the Week

Posted on August 6, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

As I usually do, here are my words from behind the pulpit, delivered at Dover-Foxcrost (ME) United Methodist Church Sunday. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, LORD, my Rock … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday — Way

Posted on July 20, 2018 by wisdomfromafather

Happy Friday! Time for this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday … on time! I cherish this exercise. which gives me a chance to shut off the world and focus on a specific word prompt. It gives my mind a … Continue reading →

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